hyssopus officinalis (Common Hyssop, True Hyssop) A semi evergreen shrub that has stalkless aromatic green leaves and funnel shaped flowers tht can vary in color from white, purple, blue and pink. It has a sandy brown bark. It has been for a long time in cooking and flavoring. It attracts butterflies and bees and can be used in xeriscaping

Landscape Information Pronounciation: hiss-OP-us oh-fiss-ih-NAH- liss Plant Type: Shrub Origin: Southern and eastern Europe, Turkey Heat Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Hardiness Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9 Uses: Border Plant, Container, Medicinal, Rock Garden Size/Shape Growth Rate: Moderate Tree Shape: Round, oval

Plant Image Canopy Texture: Fine Height at Maturity: Less than 0.5 m Spread at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 meter Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years hyssopus officinalis (Common Hyssop, True Hyssop)

Botanical Description Foliage Leaf Persistance: Semi Evergreen Leaf Blade: Less than 5 Leaf Shape: Linear Leaf Textures: Glossy Leaf Scent: Pleasant Color(growing season): Green Color(changing season): Green Flower Flower Showiness: True Flower Scent: Pleasant Flower Image Flower Color: Purple, Blue, White, Pink Seasons: Summer, Fall Trunk Trunk Has Crownshaft: False Trunk Esthetic Values: Not Showy, Smooth hyssopus officinalis (Common Hyssop, True Hyssop)

Horticulture Management Tolerance Drought Tolerant: Yes Requirements Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline Water Requirements: Light Requirements: Full, Part Management Edible Parts: Plant Propagations: Seed, Cutting, Division

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